Senator Allen Sponsors Recess Bill
Over the past three years, dozens of frustrated parents have urged state lawmakers to step in and protect recess time for Arizona students, especially younger ones. Few schools across the state offer at least two recess periods per day for unstructured playtime, according to parents and physical-education advocates. And some schools appear to have done away with recess entirely. "Arizona’s youngest learners need this protection," said Christine Davis, a parent in the Madison